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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 283.99 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 283.99 and 203.44 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 283.99 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/283.99 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 283.99 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 57,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,774.93/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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