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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.21, 306.62 and 201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.21, 306.62 and 201.17 is: 302.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.21 : 306.62 = 201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.21/306.62 = 201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.21x = 306.62 × 201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.21x = 61,682.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682.75/204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.06

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