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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 311.20 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 311.20 and 192.89 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 311.20 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/311.20 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 311.20 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 60,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,027.37/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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