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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 310.62 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 310.62 and 189 is: 282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 310.62 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/310.62 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 310.62 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 58,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,707.18/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.95

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