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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.32, 307.82 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.32, 307.82 and 102.56 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.32 : 307.82 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.32/307.82 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.32x = 307.82 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.32x = 31,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,568.74/205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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