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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 308.94 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 308.94 and 195.51 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 308.94 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/308.94 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 308.94 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 60,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,400.86/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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