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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 308.10 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 308.10 and 153.62 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 308.10 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/308.10 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 308.10 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 47,330.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,330.32/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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