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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 308.12 and 200.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 308.12 and 200.89 is: 299.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 308.12 = 200.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/308.12 = 200.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 308.12 × 200.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 61,896.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,896.45/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.95

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