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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 309.94 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 309.94 and 202.38 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 309.94 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/309.94 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 309.94 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 62,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,725.66/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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