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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.13, 1,234.65 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.13, 1,234.65 and 206.80 is: 310.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.13 : 1,234.65 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.13/1,234.65 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.13x = 1,234.65 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.13x = 255,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,325.62/823.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.19

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