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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 310.89 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 310.89 and 195.45 is: 292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 310.89 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/310.89 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 310.89 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 60,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,761.90/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.74

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