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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.13, 288.80 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.13, 288.80 and 207 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.13 : 288.80 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.13/288.80 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.13x = 288.80 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.13x = 59,780.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,780.57/209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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