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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.46, 287.35 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.46, 287.35 and 207.78 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.46 : 287.35 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.46/287.35 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.46x = 287.35 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.46x = 59,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705.58/209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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