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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 286.37 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 286.37 and 201.86 is: 278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 286.37 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/286.37 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 286.37 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 57,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,806.65/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.20

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