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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 307.20 and 201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 307.20 and 201.12 is: 300.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 307.20 = 201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/307.20 = 201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 307.20 × 201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 61,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,784.06/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.04

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