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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 308.36 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 308.36 and 199.20 is: 297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 308.36 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/308.36 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 308.36 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 61,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,424.32/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.62

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