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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 286.08 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 286.08 and 198.14 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 286.08 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/286.08 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 286.08 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 56,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,683.89/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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