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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 307.64 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 307.64 and 204.45 is: 304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 307.64 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/307.64 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 307.64 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 62,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,898.38/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.88

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