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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.40, 314.10 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.40, 314.10 and 208.20 is: 312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.40 : 314.10 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.40/314.10 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.40x = 314.10 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.40x = 65,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,395.62/209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.30

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