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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.70, 307.18 and 102.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.70, 307.18 and 102.04 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.70 : 307.18 = 102.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.70/307.18 = 102.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.70x = 307.18 × 102.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.70x = 31,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344.65/204.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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