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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.80, 319.43 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.80, 319.43 and 205.06 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.80 : 319.43 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.80/319.43 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.80x = 319.43 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.80x = 65,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,502.32/212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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