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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 310.37 and 201.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 310.37 and 201.47 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 310.37 = 201.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/310.37 = 201.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 310.37 × 201.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 62,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,527.68/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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