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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 318.77 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 318.77 and 207.36 is: 310.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 318.77 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/318.77 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 318.77 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 66,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.89/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.73

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