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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 285.77 and 200.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 285.77 and 200.91 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 285.77 = 200.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/285.77 = 200.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 285.77 × 200.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 57,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413.05/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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