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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 285.15 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 285.15 and 206.10 is: 283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 285.15 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/285.15 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 285.15 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 58,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,769.42/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.61

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