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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.18 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.18 and 102.84 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.18 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.18 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.18 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 31,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,692.72/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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