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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.66, 308.52 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.66, 308.52 and 202.54 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.66 : 308.52 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.66/308.52 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.66x = 308.52 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.66x = 62,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,487.64/205.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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