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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.64, 305.55 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.64, 305.55 and 202.89 is: 304.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.64 : 305.55 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.64/305.55 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.64x = 305.55 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.64x = 61,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,993.04/203.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.42

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