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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.66, 306.72 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.66, 306.72 and 200.70 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.66 : 306.72 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.66/306.72 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.66x = 306.72 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.66x = 61,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,558.70/204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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