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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 305.19 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 305.19 and 202.84 is: 302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 305.19 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/305.19 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 305.19 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 61,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,903.21/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.47

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