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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.57, 315.03 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.57, 315.03 and 203.09 is: 305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.57 : 315.03 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.57/315.03 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.57x = 315.03 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.57x = 63,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,979.44/209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.29

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