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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 307.87 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 307.87 and 203.25 is: 304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 307.87 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/307.87 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 307.87 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 62,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,574.58/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.62

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