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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 309.35 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 309.35 and 200.30 is: 300.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 309.35 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/309.35 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 309.35 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 61,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,962.81/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.85

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