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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 308.20 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 308.20 and 200.06 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 308.20 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/308.20 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 308.20 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 61,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658.49/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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