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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.91, 305.09 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.91, 305.09 and 202.04 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.91 : 305.09 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.91/305.09 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.91x = 305.09 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.91x = 61,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,640.38/204.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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