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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.49, 308.79 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.49, 308.79 and 200.74 is: 298.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.49 : 308.79 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.49/308.79 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.49x = 308.79 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.49x = 61,986.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,986.50/207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.74

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