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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.80, 307.52 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.80, 307.52 and 108.80 is: 163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.80 : 307.52 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.80/307.52 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.80x = 307.52 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.80x = 33,458.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458.18/204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.37

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