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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 312.06 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 312.06 and 205.24 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 312.06 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/312.06 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 312.06 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 64,047.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,047.19/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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