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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 460.13 and 204.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 460.13 and 204.02 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 460.13 = 204.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/460.13 = 204.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 460.13 × 204.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 93,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,875.72/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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