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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.32, 306 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.32, 306 and 201.84 is: 302.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.32 : 306 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.32/306 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.32x = 306 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.32x = 61,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,763.04/204.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.29

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