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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.23, 308.55 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.23, 308.55 and 204.75 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.23 : 308.55 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.23/308.55 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.23x = 308.55 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.23x = 63,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,175.61/206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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