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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.80 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.80 and 203.56 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.80 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.80 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.80 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 62,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,655.77/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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