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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 307.33 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 307.33 and 108.56 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 307.33 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/307.33 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 307.33 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 33,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,363.74/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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