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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.34 and 198.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.34 and 198.87 is: 297.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.34 = 198.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.34 = 198.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.34 × 198.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 61,319.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,319.58/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.65

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