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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 312.96 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 312.96 and 204 is: 305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 312.96 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/312.96 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 312.96 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 63,843.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,843.84/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.06

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