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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.86 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.86 and 200.91 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.86 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.86 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.86 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 62,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,252.97/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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