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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 286.13 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 286.13 and 196.22 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 286.13 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/286.13 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 286.13 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 56,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,145.63/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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