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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 317.62 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 317.62 and 206.89 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 317.62 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/317.62 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 317.62 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 65,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,712.40/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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