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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 286.77 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 286.77 and 192.94 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 286.77 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/286.77 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 286.77 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 55,329.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,329.40/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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