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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 304.13 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 304.13 and 202.05 is: 301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 304.13 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/304.13 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 304.13 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 61,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,449.97/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.58

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