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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.42, 310.38 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.42, 310.38 and 203.44 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.42 : 310.38 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.42/310.38 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.42x = 310.38 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.42x = 63,142.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,142.69/205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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