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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 312.57 and 203.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 312.57 and 203.85 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 312.57 = 203.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/312.57 = 203.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 312.57 × 203.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 63,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,717.39/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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