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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.69, 307.04 and 101.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.69, 307.04 and 101.95 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.69 : 307.04 = 101.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.69/307.04 = 101.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.69x = 307.04 × 101.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.69x = 31,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.22/204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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