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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 307.19 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 307.19 and 100.76 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 307.19 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/307.19 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 307.19 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 30,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952.98/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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