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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.70 and 201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.70 and 201.80 is: 303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.70 = 201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.70 = 201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.70 × 201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 62,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,295.66/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.29

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