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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 307.94 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 307.94 and 102.51 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 307.94 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/307.94 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 307.94 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 31,566.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566.42/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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