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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 287.35 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 287.35 and 200.21 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 287.35 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/287.35 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 287.35 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 57,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,528.41/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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