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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 311.47 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 311.47 and 188.34 is: 282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 311.47 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/311.47 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 311.47 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 58,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,660.62/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.98

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