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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.72 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.72 and 153.27 is: 229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.72 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.72 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.72 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 47,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,010.97/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.50

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