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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.60 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.60 and 101.80 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.60 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.60 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.60 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 31,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211.88/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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