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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 306.81 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 306.81 and 205.56 is: 305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 306.81 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/306.81 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 306.81 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 63,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,067.86/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.74

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