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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 311.55 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 311.55 and 193 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 311.55 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/311.55 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 311.55 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 60,129.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,129.15/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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