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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.83, 310.57 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.83, 310.57 and 204.21 is: 308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.83 : 310.57 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.83/310.57 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.83x = 310.57 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.83x = 63,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,420.99/205.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.12

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