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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.57, 311.51 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.57, 311.51 and 194.82 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.57 : 311.51 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.57/311.51 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.57x = 311.51 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.57x = 60,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,687.40/207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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