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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.38, 307.68 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.38, 307.68 and 102.51 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.38 : 307.68 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.38/307.68 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.38x = 307.68 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.38x = 31,540.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,540.28/205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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