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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.69, 314.53 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.69, 314.53 and 207.16 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.69 : 314.53 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.69/314.53 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.69x = 314.53 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.69x = 65,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,157.90/209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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