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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 311.89 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 311.89 and 204.44 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 311.89 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/311.89 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 311.89 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 63,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,762.79/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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