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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 306.54 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 306.54 and 201.95 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 306.54 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/306.54 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 306.54 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 61,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,904.22/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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