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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 285.17 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 285.17 and 199.18 is: 273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 285.17 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/285.17 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 285.17 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 56,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,800.16/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.16

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