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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 285.66 and 188.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 285.66 and 188.69 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 285.66 = 188.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/285.66 = 188.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 285.66 × 188.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 53,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,899.76/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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