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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 311.04 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 311.04 and 195.48 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 311.04 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/311.04 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 311.04 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 60,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,802.10/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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