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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 309.37 and 204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 309.37 and 204.25 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 309.37 = 204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/309.37 = 204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 309.37 × 204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 63,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188.82/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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