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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 285.50 and 203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 285.50 and 203.06 is: 279.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 285.50 = 203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/285.50 = 203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 285.50 × 203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 57,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,973.63/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.63

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