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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.52 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.52 and 102.88 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.52 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.52 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.52 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 31,740.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,740.54/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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