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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 309.60 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 309.60 and 202.20 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 309.60 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/309.60 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 309.60 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 62,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,601.12/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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