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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 312 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 312 and 200.40 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 312 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/312 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 312 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 62,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,524.80/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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