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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.92 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.92 and 108.46 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.92 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.92 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.92 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 33,288.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,288.00/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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