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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.14, 313.83 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.14, 313.83 and 205.30 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.14 : 313.83 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.14/313.83 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.14x = 313.83 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.14x = 64,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,429.30/209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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