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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308.13 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308.13 and 200.88 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308.13 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308.13 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308.13 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 61,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,897.15/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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