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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.26, 312.03 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.26, 312.03 and 200.70 is: 300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.26 : 312.03 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.26/312.03 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.26x = 312.03 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.26x = 62,624.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,624.42/208.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.70

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