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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 311.80 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 311.80 and 201.84 is: 300.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 311.80 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/311.80 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 311.80 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 62,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,933.71/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.37

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