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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 307.56 and 200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 307.56 and 200.96 is: 301.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 307.56 = 200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/307.56 = 200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 307.56 × 200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 61,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807.26/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.09

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