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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.83 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.83 and 204.88 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.83 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.83 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.83 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 63,476.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,476.75/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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