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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 308.07 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 308.07 and 199.92 is: 299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 308.07 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/308.07 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 308.07 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 61,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589.35/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.44

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