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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.27, 304.98 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.27, 304.98 and 202.51 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.27 : 304.98 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.27/304.98 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.27x = 304.98 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.27x = 61,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,762.26/203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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