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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 307.56 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 307.56 and 203.46 is: 305.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 307.56 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/307.56 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 307.56 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 62,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,576.16/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.80

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