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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 309.59 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 309.59 and 201.64 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 309.59 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/309.59 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 309.59 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 62,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,425.73/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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