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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 312.73 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 312.73 and 205.63 is: 309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 312.73 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/312.73 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 312.73 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 64,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,305.37/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.98

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