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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 309.44 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 309.44 and 190.28 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 309.44 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/309.44 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 309.44 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 58,880.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,880.24/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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