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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.06, 312.15 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.06, 312.15 and 207.70 is: 311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.06 : 312.15 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.06/312.15 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.06x = 312.15 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.06x = 64,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,833.56/208.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.61

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