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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.72 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.72 and 202.80 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.72 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.72 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.72 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 62,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,811.22/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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