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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.72, 285.11 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.72, 285.11 and 207.37 is: 283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.72 : 285.11 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.72/285.11 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.72x = 285.11 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.72x = 59,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,123.26/208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.27

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