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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.14 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.14 and 201.29 is: 301.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.14 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.14 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.14 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 62,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,628.07/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.44

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