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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.68 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.68 and 204.82 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.68 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.68 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.68 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 63,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,428.66/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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