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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 283.03 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 283.03 and 200.34 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 283.03 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/283.03 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 283.03 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 56,701.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,701.73/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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