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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 317.93 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 317.93 and 204.06 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 317.93 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/317.93 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 317.93 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 64,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,875.78/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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