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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 317.43 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 317.43 and 206.77 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 317.43 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/317.43 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 317.43 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 65,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,633.41/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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