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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 310.96 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 310.96 and 190.08 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 310.96 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/310.96 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 310.96 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 59,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,107.28/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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