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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 311.86 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 311.86 and 206.47 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 311.86 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/311.86 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 311.86 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 64,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,389.73/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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