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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 310.31 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 310.31 and 194.39 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 310.31 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/310.31 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 310.31 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 60,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321.16/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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