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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 307.06 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 307.06 and 102.22 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 307.06 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/307.06 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 307.06 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 31,387.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,387.51/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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