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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 309.40 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 309.40 and 193.61 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 309.40 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/309.40 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 309.40 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 59,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,902.93/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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