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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 309.07 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 309.07 and 202.59 is: 301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 309.07 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/309.07 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 309.07 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 62,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,613.98/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.91

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