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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 310.62 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 310.62 and 201.97 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 310.62 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/310.62 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 310.62 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 62,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,735.92/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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