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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.38, 306.68 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.38, 306.68 and 202.85 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.38 : 306.68 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.38/306.68 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.38x = 306.68 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.38x = 62,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,207.49/204.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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