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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.34, 314.46 and 200.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.34, 314.46 and 200.88 is: 301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.34 : 314.46 = 200.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.34/314.46 = 200.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.34x = 314.46 × 200.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.34x = 63,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,168.72/209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.75

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