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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 307.44 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 307.44 and 102.36 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 307.44 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/307.44 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 307.44 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 31,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469.05/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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