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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.26, 307.53 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.26, 307.53 and 200.22 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.26 : 307.53 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.26/307.53 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.26x = 307.53 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.26x = 61,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573.66/205.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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