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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 309.48 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 309.48 and 205.68 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 309.48 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/309.48 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 309.48 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 63,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,653.85/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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