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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 305.58 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 305.58 and 200.14 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 305.58 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/305.58 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 305.58 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 61,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,157.25/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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