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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 309.71 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 309.71 and 202.83 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 309.71 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/309.71 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 309.71 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 62,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,818.48/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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