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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 284.44 and 205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 284.44 and 205.72 is: 281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 284.44 = 205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/284.44 = 205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 284.44 × 205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 58,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,515.00/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.86

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