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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 311.36 and 199.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 311.36 and 199.58 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 311.36 = 199.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/311.36 = 199.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 311.36 × 199.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 62,138.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,138.67/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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