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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 309.78 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 309.78 and 200.30 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 309.78 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/309.78 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 309.78 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 62,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,047.39/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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