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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 284.39 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 284.39 and 189.62 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 284.39 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/284.39 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 284.39 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 53,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,924.61/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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