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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 304.83 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 304.83 and 200.07 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 304.83 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/304.83 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 304.83 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 60,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,987.34/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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