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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 286.38 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 286.38 and 188.44 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 286.38 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/286.38 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 286.38 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 53,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,965.45/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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