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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 308.88 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 308.88 and 199.20 is: 298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 308.88 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/308.88 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 308.88 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 61,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,528.90/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.57

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