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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.67, 306.99 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.67, 306.99 and 101.92 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.67 : 306.99 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.67/306.99 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.67x = 306.99 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.67x = 31,288.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,288.42/204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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