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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 310.56 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 310.56 and 192.06 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 310.56 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/310.56 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 310.56 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 59,646.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,646.15/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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