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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 311.97 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 311.97 and 204.67 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 311.97 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/311.97 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 311.97 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 63,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,850.90/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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