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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 308.41 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 308.41 and 204.12 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 308.41 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/308.41 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 308.41 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 62,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,952.14/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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