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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 311.63 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 311.63 and 191.43 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 311.63 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/311.63 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 311.63 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 59,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,654.37/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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