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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 310.98 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 310.98 and 200.18 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 310.98 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/310.98 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 310.98 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 62,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,251.98/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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