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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.66 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.66 and 191 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.66 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.66 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.66 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 54,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,561.06/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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