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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.12, 307.68 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.12, 307.68 and 102.40 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.12 : 307.68 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.12/307.68 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.12x = 307.68 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.12x = 31,506.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,506.43/205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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