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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 309.12 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 309.12 and 203.52 is: 305.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 309.12 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/309.12 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 309.12 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 62,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,912.10/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.52

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