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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 310.81 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 310.81 and 202.45 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 310.81 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/310.81 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 310.81 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 62,923.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,923.73/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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