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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 318.96 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 318.96 and 207.51 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 318.96 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/318.96 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 318.96 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 66,187.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,187.39/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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