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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 310.32 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 310.32 and 196.80 is: 294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 310.32 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/310.32 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 310.32 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 61,070.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070.98/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.86

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