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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 310.43 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 310.43 and 203.85 is: 306.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 310.43 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/310.43 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 310.43 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 63,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,281.67/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.17

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