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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.97, 307.37 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.97, 307.37 and 102.30 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.97 : 307.37 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.97/307.37 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.97x = 307.37 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.97x = 31,443.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443.44/204.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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