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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 308.87 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 308.87 and 204.96 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 308.87 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/308.87 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 308.87 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 63,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306.00/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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