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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.09, 311.73 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.09, 311.73 and 200.62 is: 300.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.09 : 311.73 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.09/311.73 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.09x = 311.73 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.09x = 62,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539.27/208.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.54

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