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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 318.60 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 318.60 and 207.90 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 318.60 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/318.60 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 318.60 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 66,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,236.94/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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