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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.91, 315.11 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.91, 315.11 and 207.58 is: 311.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.91 : 315.11 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.91/315.11 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.91x = 315.11 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.91x = 65,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,410.26/209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.61

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