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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 288.33 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 288.33 and 204.27 is: 283.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 288.33 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/288.33 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 288.33 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 58,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,897.17/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.73

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