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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.96, 316.70 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.96, 316.70 and 207.86 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.96 : 316.70 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.96/316.70 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.96x = 316.70 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.96x = 65,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,829.26/209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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