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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.12 and 202.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.12 and 202.75 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.12 = 202.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.12 = 202.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.12 × 202.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 62,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,268.58/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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