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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 308.26 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 308.26 and 202.10 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 308.26 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/308.26 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 308.26 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 62,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,296.92/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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