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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 308.49 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 308.49 and 205.74 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 308.49 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/308.49 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 308.49 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 63,468.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,468.73/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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