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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.60, 310.43 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.60, 310.43 and 206.44 is: 307.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.60 : 310.43 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.60/310.43 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.60x = 310.43 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.60x = 64,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,085.17/208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.22

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