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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.04, 310.10 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.04, 310.10 and 204.80 is: 305.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.04 : 310.10 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.04/310.10 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.04x = 310.10 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.04x = 63,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,508.48/208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.27

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