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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 307.87 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 307.87 and 101.22 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 307.87 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/307.87 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 307.87 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 31,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160.56/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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