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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 309.60 and 187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 309.60 and 187.20 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 309.60 = 187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/309.60 = 187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 309.60 × 187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 57,957.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,957.12/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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