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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 307.26 and 201.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 307.26 and 201.35 is: 302.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 307.26 = 201.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/307.26 = 201.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 307.26 × 201.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 61,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,867.57/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.49

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