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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 284.72 and 200.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 284.72 and 200.04 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 284.72 = 200.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/284.72 = 200.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 284.72 × 200.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 56,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,956.12/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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