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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.20, 302.96 and 201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.20, 302.96 and 201.52 is: 300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.20 : 302.96 = 201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.20/302.96 = 201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.20x = 302.96 × 201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.20x = 61,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,052.50/203.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.46

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