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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.56, 315.90 and 206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.56, 315.90 and 206.41 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.56 : 315.90 = 206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.56/315.90 = 206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.56x = 315.90 × 206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.56x = 65,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,202.31/209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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