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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 285.59 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 285.59 and 197.18 is: 271.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 285.59 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/285.59 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 285.59 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 56,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,312.64/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.46

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