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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 311.33 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 311.33 and 194.79 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 311.33 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/311.33 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 311.33 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 60,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,643.97/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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