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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 307.92 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 307.92 and 101.20 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 307.92 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/307.92 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 307.92 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 31,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,161.50/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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