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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 319.30 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 319.30 and 206 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 319.30 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/319.30 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 319.30 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 65,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,775.80/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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