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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 305.73 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 305.73 and 200.34 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 305.73 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/305.73 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 305.73 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 61,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,249.95/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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