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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.10 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.10 and 202.82 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.10 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.10 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.10 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 62,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,489.61/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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