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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 287.26 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 287.26 and 202 is: 280.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 287.26 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/287.26 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 287.26 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 58,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026.52/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.27

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