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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 307.64 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 307.64 and 200.52 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 307.64 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/307.64 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 307.64 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 61,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,686.97/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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