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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 285.90 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 285.90 and 197.24 is: 272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 285.90 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/285.90 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 285.90 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 56,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,390.92/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.21

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