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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 286.29 and 197.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 286.29 and 197.64 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 286.29 = 197.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/286.29 = 197.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 286.29 × 197.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 56,582.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582.36/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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