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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.40 and 200.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.40 and 200.24 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.40 = 200.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.40 = 200.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.40 × 200.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 62,354.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354.74/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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