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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.78, 306.94 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.78, 306.94 and 101.84 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.78 : 306.94 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.78/306.94 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.78x = 306.94 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.78x = 31,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,258.77/204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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