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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 286.27 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 286.27 and 204.55 is: 282.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 286.27 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/286.27 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 286.27 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 58,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,555.30/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.48

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