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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 309.38 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 309.38 and 204.44 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 309.38 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/309.38 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 309.38 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 63,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,247.08/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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