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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 309.84 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 309.84 and 199 is: 298.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 309.84 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/309.84 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 309.84 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 61,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,658.16/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.89

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