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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 311.58 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 311.58 and 192.04 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 311.58 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/311.58 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 311.58 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 59,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,835.82/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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