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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 314.04 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 314.04 and 208.56 is: 312.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 314.04 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/314.04 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 314.04 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 65,496.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,496.18/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.96

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