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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 317.39 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 317.39 and 207.86 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 317.39 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/317.39 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 317.39 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 65,971.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,971.65/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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