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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.10 and 201.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.10 and 201.20 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.10 = 201.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.10 = 201.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.10 × 201.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 61,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,989.72/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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