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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 308.83 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 308.83 and 203.20 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 308.83 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/308.83 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 308.83 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 62,754.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,754.26/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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