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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.60, 304.59 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.60, 304.59 and 203.40 is: 302.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.60 : 304.59 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.60/304.59 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.60x = 304.59 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.60x = 61,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953.61/204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.80

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