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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 307.26 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 307.26 and 100.62 is: 151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 307.26 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/307.26 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 307.26 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 30,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,916.50/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.00

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