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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 311.10 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 311.10 and 190.28 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 311.10 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/311.10 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 311.10 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 59,196.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,196.11/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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