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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 307.36 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 307.36 and 200.14 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 307.36 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/307.36 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 307.36 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 61,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,515.03/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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