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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.54, 308.79 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.54, 308.79 and 203.46 is: 307.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.54 : 308.79 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.54/308.79 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.54x = 308.79 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.54x = 62,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,826.41/204.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.16

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