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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 319.02 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 319.02 and 207.50 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 319.02 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/319.02 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 319.02 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 66,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,196.65/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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