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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 308.61 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 308.61 and 204.12 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 308.61 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/308.61 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 308.61 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 62,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,993.47/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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