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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.79, 307.40 and 102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.79, 307.40 and 102.19 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.79 : 307.40 = 102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.79/307.40 = 102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.79x = 307.40 × 102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.79x = 31,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413.21/204.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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