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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 308.10 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 308.10 and 204.29 is: 306.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 308.10 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/308.10 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 308.10 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 62,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,942.57/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.69

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