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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.31, 307.71 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.31, 307.71 and 102.62 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.31 : 307.71 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.31/307.71 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.31x = 307.71 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.31x = 31,575.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,575.66/205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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