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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 309.31 and 200.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 309.31 and 200.92 is: 299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 309.31 = 200.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/309.31 = 200.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 309.31 × 200.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 62,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,146.06/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.01

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