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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.15, 1,230.19 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.15, 1,230.19 and 203.83 is: 305.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.15 : 1,230.19 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.15/1,230.19 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.15x = 1,230.19 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.15x = 250,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,746.04/820.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.73

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