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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 306.96 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 306.96 and 153.40 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 306.96 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/306.96 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 306.96 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 47,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,087.66/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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