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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 307.69 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 307.69 and 102.34 is: 153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 307.69 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/307.69 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 307.69 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 31,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,488.99/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.39

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