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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 307.17 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 307.17 and 202.05 is: 303.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 307.17 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/307.17 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 307.17 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 62,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063.70/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.12

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