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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.83, 306.84 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.83, 306.84 and 101.80 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.83 : 306.84 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.83/306.84 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.83x = 306.84 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.83x = 31,234.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,234.27/204.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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