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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 306.80 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 306.80 and 108.52 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 306.80 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/306.80 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 306.80 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 33,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,293.94/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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