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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.64, 306.54 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.64, 306.54 and 108.28 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.64 : 306.54 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.64/306.54 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.64x = 306.54 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.64x = 33,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192.15/204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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