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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 311.13 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 311.13 and 189.74 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 311.13 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/311.13 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 311.13 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 59,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,032.25/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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