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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 307.67 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 307.67 and 102.39 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 307.67 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/307.67 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 307.67 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 31,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,501.82/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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