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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 286.14 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 286.14 and 200.22 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 286.14 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/286.14 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 286.14 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 57,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290.95/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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