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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.84, 307.44 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.84, 307.44 and 203.04 is: 304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.84 : 307.44 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.84/307.44 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.84x = 307.44 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.84x = 62,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,422.62/204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.74

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