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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.88 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.88 and 205.44 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.88 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.88 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.88 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 63,661.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,661.75/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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