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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 310.10 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 310.10 and 204.66 is: 307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 310.10 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/310.10 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 310.10 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 63,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464.04/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.66

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