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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 307.94 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 307.94 and 102.63 is: 153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 307.94 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/307.94 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 307.94 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 31,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603.88/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.83

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