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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.82, 314.64 and 202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.82, 314.64 and 202.08 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.82 : 314.64 = 202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.82/314.64 = 202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.82x = 314.64 × 202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.82x = 63,582.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582.45/209.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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