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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 306.60 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 306.60 and 200.20 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 306.60 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/306.60 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 306.60 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 61,381.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,381.32/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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