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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 308.04 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 308.04 and 153.96 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 308.04 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/308.04 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 308.04 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 47,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425.84/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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