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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.68 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.68 and 203.31 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.68 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.68 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.68 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 62,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,757.22/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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