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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 286.62 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 286.62 and 191.32 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 286.62 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/286.62 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 286.62 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 54,836.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,836.14/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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