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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.96, 307.48 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.96, 307.48 and 108.88 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.96 : 307.48 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.96/307.48 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.96x = 307.48 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.96x = 33,478.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,478.42/204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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