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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 311.52 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 311.52 and 193.24 is: 290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 311.52 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/311.52 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 311.52 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 60,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,196.57/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.10

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