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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 312.54 and 187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 312.54 and 187.76 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 312.54 = 187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/312.54 = 187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 312.54 × 187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 58,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,682.51/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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