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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.50 and 102.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.50 and 102.69 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.50 = 102.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.50 = 102.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.50 × 102.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 31,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,577.18/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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