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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.56, 305.02 and 202.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.56, 305.02 and 202.92 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.56 : 305.02 = 202.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.56/305.02 = 202.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.56x = 305.02 × 202.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.56x = 61,894.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,894.66/203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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