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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 340.88 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 340.88 and 207.86 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 340.88 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/340.88 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 340.88 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 70,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,852.57/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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