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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 315.19 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 315.19 and 204.73 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 315.19 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/315.19 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 315.19 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 64,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,528.32/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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