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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 286.27 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 286.27 and 195.10 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 286.27 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/286.27 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 286.27 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 55,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,851.28/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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