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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 308.04 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 308.04 and 200.80 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 308.04 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/308.04 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 308.04 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 61,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,854.06/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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