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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 307.26 and 201.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 307.26 and 201.26 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 307.26 = 201.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/307.26 = 201.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 307.26 × 201.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 61,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,839.92/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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