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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 280.13 and 207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 280.13 and 207.60 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 280.13 = 207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/280.13 = 207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 280.13 × 207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 58,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,153.95/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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