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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 309.75 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 309.75 and 203.04 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 309.75 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/309.75 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 309.75 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 62,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,891.64/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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