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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 304.31 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 304.31 and 200.44 is: 298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 304.31 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/304.31 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 304.31 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 60,994.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,994.13/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.87

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