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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.62 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.62 and 204.52 is: 307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.62 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.62 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.62 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 63,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,528.00/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.02

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