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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 307.19 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 307.19 and 107.26 is: 160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 307.19 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/307.19 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 307.19 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 32,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948.70/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.87

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