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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 286.98 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 286.98 and 197.21 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 286.98 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/286.98 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 286.98 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 56,596.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,596.53/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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