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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 313.92 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 313.92 and 206.55 is: 309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 313.92 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/313.92 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 313.92 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 64,840.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,840.18/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.87

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