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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 307.18 and 203.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 307.18 and 203.57 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 307.18 = 203.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/307.18 = 203.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 307.18 × 203.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 62,532.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,532.63/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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