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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 308.07 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 308.07 and 203.58 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 308.07 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/308.07 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 308.07 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 62,716.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,716.89/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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