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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.71 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.71 and 196.20 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.71 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.71 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.71 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 56,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,055.32/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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