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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.11, 310.37 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.11, 310.37 and 206.06 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.11 : 310.37 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.11/310.37 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.11x = 310.37 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.11x = 63,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,952.91/208.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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