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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.77, 307.32 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.77, 307.32 and 102.14 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.77 : 307.32 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.77/307.32 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.77x = 307.32 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.77x = 31,389.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,389.66/204.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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