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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 317.82 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 317.82 and 206.66 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 317.82 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/317.82 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 317.82 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 65,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,680.68/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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