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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 312.73 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 312.73 and 206.15 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 312.73 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/312.73 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 312.73 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 64,467.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467.21/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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