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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 312.12 and 202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 312.12 and 202.98 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 312.12 = 202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/312.12 = 202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 312.12 × 202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 63,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,354.12/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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