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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.94, 306.94 and 200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.94, 306.94 and 200.38 is: 300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.94 : 306.94 = 200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.94/306.94 = 200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.94x = 306.94 × 200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.94x = 61,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,504.64/204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.11

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