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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 307.56 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 307.56 and 199.56 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 307.56 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/307.56 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 307.56 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 61,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,376.67/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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