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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 310.16 and 203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 310.16 and 203.58 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 310.16 = 203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/310.16 = 203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 310.16 × 203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 63,142.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,142.88/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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