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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 310.35 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 310.35 and 188.88 is: 283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 310.35 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/310.35 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 310.35 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 58,617.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,617.36/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.04

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