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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.13, 312.41 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.13, 312.41 and 205.08 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.13 : 312.41 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.13/312.41 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.13x = 312.41 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.13x = 64,068.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,068.02/209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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