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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 286.02 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 286.02 and 187.68 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 286.02 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/286.02 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 286.02 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 53,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,680.23/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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