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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 463.73 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 463.73 and 207 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 463.73 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/463.73 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 463.73 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 95,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,991.08/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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