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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.88, 307.34 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.88, 307.34 and 108.71 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.88 : 307.34 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.88/307.34 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.88x = 307.34 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.88x = 33,410.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,410.93/204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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