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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.90, 307.41 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.90, 307.41 and 200.58 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.90 : 307.41 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.90/307.41 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.90x = 307.41 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.90x = 61,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,660.30/204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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