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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.37 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.37 and 190 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.37 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.37 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.37 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 54,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410.30/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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