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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 319.27 and 207.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 319.27 and 207.70 is: 311.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 319.27 = 207.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/319.27 = 207.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 319.27 × 207.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 66,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,312.38/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.75

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