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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 308.69 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 308.69 and 199.09 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 308.69 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/308.69 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 308.69 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 61,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,457.09/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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