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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 310.20 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 310.20 and 205.68 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 310.20 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/310.20 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 310.20 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 63,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,801.94/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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