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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 312.06 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 312.06 and 206.46 is: 310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 312.06 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/312.06 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 312.06 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 64,427.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,427.91/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.30

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