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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 307.96 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 307.96 and 102.60 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 307.96 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/307.96 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 307.96 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 31,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,596.70/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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