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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 286.20 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 286.20 and 198.03 is: 272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 286.20 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/286.20 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 286.20 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 56,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,676.19/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.81

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