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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.49, 315.65 and 206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.49, 315.65 and 206.03 is: 307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.49 : 315.65 = 206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.49/315.65 = 206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.49x = 315.65 × 206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.49x = 65,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030.76/211.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.50

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