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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 312.30 and 201.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 312.30 and 201.64 is: 302.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 312.30 = 201.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/312.30 = 201.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 312.30 × 201.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 62,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,972.17/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.93

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