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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 307.80 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 307.80 and 204.08 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 307.80 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/307.80 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 307.80 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 62,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,814.29/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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