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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.38 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.38 and 102.35 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.38 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.38 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.38 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 31,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460.34/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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