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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 310.52 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 310.52 and 187.04 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 310.52 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/310.52 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 310.52 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 58,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,079.66/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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