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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.24, 311.81 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.24, 311.81 and 202.72 is: 302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.24 : 311.81 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.24/311.81 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.24x = 311.81 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.24x = 63,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,210.12/209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.09

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