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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.74, 307.15 and 107.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.74, 307.15 and 107.29 is: 160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.74 : 307.15 = 107.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.74/307.15 = 107.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.74x = 307.15 × 107.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.74x = 32,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,952.59/204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.95

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