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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.20, 307.57 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.20, 307.57 and 102.56 is: 153.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.20 : 307.57 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.20/307.57 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.20x = 307.57 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.20x = 31,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,544.38/205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.73

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