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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 305.74 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 305.74 and 204.50 is: 304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 305.74 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/305.74 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 305.74 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 62,523.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,523.83/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.40

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