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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 307.06 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 307.06 and 203.75 is: 304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 307.06 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/307.06 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 307.06 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 62,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562.58/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.84

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