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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.06 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.06 and 194.90 is: 291.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.06 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.06 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.06 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 60,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,623.06/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.96

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