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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.46 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.46 and 102.15 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.46 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.46 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.46 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 31,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,406.53/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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