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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.69, 312.79 and 206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.69, 312.79 and 206.41 is: 309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.69 : 312.79 = 206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.69/312.79 = 206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.69x = 312.79 × 206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.69x = 64,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562.98/208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.37

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