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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.61, 314.19 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.61, 314.19 and 204.33 is: 306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.61 : 314.19 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.61/314.19 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.61x = 314.19 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.61x = 64,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,198.44/209.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.28

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