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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.33, 312.62 and 206.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.33, 312.62 and 206.61 is: 310.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.33 : 312.62 = 206.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.33/312.62 = 206.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.33x = 312.62 × 206.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.33x = 64,590.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,590.93/208.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.05

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