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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 307.34 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 307.34 and 202.20 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 307.34 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/307.34 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 307.34 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 62,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,143.14/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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