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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.67, 312.93 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.67, 312.93 and 206.67 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.67 : 312.93 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.67/312.93 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.67x = 312.93 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.67x = 64,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,673.24/208.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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