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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.81 and 197.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.81 and 197.03 is: 295.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.81 = 197.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.81 = 197.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.81 × 197.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 61,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433.38/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.73

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