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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.29, 306.07 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.29, 306.07 and 200.07 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.29 : 306.07 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.29/306.07 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.29x = 306.07 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.29x = 61,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,234.92/205.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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