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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 308.08 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 308.08 and 199.68 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 308.08 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/308.08 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 308.08 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 61,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,517.41/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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