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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.85, 306.87 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.85, 306.87 and 153.55 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.85 : 306.87 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.85/306.87 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.85x = 306.87 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.85x = 47,118.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.55/204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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