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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.68, 306.12 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.68, 306.12 and 202.68 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.68 : 306.12 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.68/306.12 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.68x = 306.12 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.68x = 62,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,044.40/202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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