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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 312.12 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 312.12 and 205.20 is: 305.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 312.12 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/312.12 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 312.12 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 64,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,047.02/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.68

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