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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 314.63 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 314.63 and 201.47 is: 302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 314.63 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/314.63 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 314.63 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 63,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,387.50/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.46

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