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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 311.94 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 311.94 and 192.50 is: 289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 311.94 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/311.94 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 311.94 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 60,048.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,048.45/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.32

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