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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 310.47 and 202.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 310.47 and 202.74 is: 303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 310.47 = 202.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/310.47 = 202.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 310.47 × 202.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 62,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,944.69/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.64

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