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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 311.64 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 311.64 and 204.56 is: 307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 311.64 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/311.64 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 311.64 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 63,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,749.08/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.31

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