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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 306.80 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 306.80 and 101.88 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 306.80 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/306.80 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 306.80 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 31,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,256.78/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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