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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.80, 285.64 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.80, 285.64 and 207.84 is: 284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.80 : 285.64 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.80/285.64 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.80x = 285.64 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.80x = 59,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,367.42/208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.33

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