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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.28 and 102.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.28 and 102.75 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.28 = 102.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.28 = 102.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.28 × 102.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 31,675.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675.77/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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