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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 306.12 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 306.12 and 203.46 is: 303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 306.12 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/306.12 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 306.12 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 62,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,283.18/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.39

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