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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 290.70 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 290.70 and 207.90 is: 290.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 290.70 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/290.70 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 290.70 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 60,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,436.53/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.70

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