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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.08, 314.03 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.08, 314.03 and 202.60 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.08 : 314.03 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.08/314.03 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.08x = 314.03 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.08x = 63,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,622.48/209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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