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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 311.38 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 311.38 and 206.44 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 311.38 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/311.38 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 311.38 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 64,281.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,281.29/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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