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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.36, 314.25 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.36, 314.25 and 207.20 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.36 : 314.25 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.36/314.25 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.36x = 314.25 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.36x = 65,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,112.60/209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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