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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 308.84 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 308.84 and 206.88 is: 307.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 308.84 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/308.84 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 308.84 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 63,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,892.82/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.89

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