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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 309.30 and 192.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 309.30 and 192.19 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 309.30 = 192.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/309.30 = 192.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 309.30 × 192.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 59,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,443.41/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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