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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 311.92 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 311.92 and 203.40 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 311.92 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/311.92 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 311.92 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 63,444.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,444.02/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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