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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.96 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.96 and 101.89 is: 152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.96 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.96 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.96 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 31,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.15/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.81

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