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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 307 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 307 and 204.74 is: 304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 307 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/307 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 307 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 62,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,855.18/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.86

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