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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.47, 307.73 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.47, 307.73 and 202.12 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.47 : 307.73 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.47/307.73 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.47x = 307.73 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.47x = 62,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198.12/205.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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