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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.32, 308.27 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.32, 308.27 and 199.14 is: 297.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.32 : 308.27 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.32/308.27 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.32x = 308.27 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.32x = 61,387.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,387.89/206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.54

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