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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 306.99 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 306.99 and 102.15 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 306.99 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/306.99 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 306.99 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 31,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,359.03/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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