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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 312.21 and 201.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 312.21 and 201.38 is: 299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 312.21 = 201.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/312.21 = 201.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 312.21 × 201.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 62,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,871.29/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.94

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