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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.18, 460.93 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.18, 460.93 and 204.51 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.18 : 460.93 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.18/460.93 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.18x = 460.93 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.18x = 94,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,264.79/307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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