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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 306.62 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 306.62 and 108.32 is: 162.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 306.62 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/306.62 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 306.62 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 33,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,211.00/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.24

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