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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 286.15 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 286.15 and 193.77 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 286.15 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/286.15 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 286.15 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 55,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,447.29/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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