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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 310.86 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 310.86 and 195.24 is: 293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 310.86 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/310.86 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 310.86 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 60,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,692.31/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.03

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