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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 307.52 and 102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 307.52 and 102.40 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 307.52 = 102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/307.52 = 102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 307.52 × 102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 31,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.05/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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