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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 310.05 and 205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 310.05 and 205.10 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 310.05 = 205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/310.05 = 205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 310.05 × 205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 63,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,589.70/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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