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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.04 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.04 and 102.63 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.04 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.04 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.04 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 31,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.15/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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