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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 308.37 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 308.37 and 204.26 is: 304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 308.37 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/308.37 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 308.37 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 62,986.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,986.63/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.08

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