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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.88 and 107.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.88 and 107.06 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.88 = 107.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.88 = 107.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.88 × 107.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 32,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,855.07/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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