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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 311.22 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 311.22 and 194.25 is: 291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 311.22 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/311.22 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 311.22 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 60,454.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,454.49/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.75

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