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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.71, 307.37 and 201.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.71, 307.37 and 201.67 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.71 : 307.37 = 201.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.71/307.37 = 201.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.71x = 307.37 × 201.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.71x = 61,987.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987.31/204.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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