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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 285.03 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 285.03 and 191.64 is: 263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 285.03 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/285.03 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 285.03 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 54,623.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,623.15/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.71

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