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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 307.60 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 307.60 and 202.50 is: 302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 307.60 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/307.60 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 307.60 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 62,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,288.49/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.90

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