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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 285.59 and 189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 285.59 and 189.61 is: 261.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 285.59 = 189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/285.59 = 189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 285.59 × 189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 54,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150.48/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.06

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