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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 285.05 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 285.05 and 193.07 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 285.05 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/285.05 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 285.05 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 55,035.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,035.80/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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