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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.46 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.46 and 192.10 is: 288.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.46 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.46 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.46 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 59,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,831.47/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.23

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