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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 312.09 and 192.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 312.09 and 192.57 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 312.09 = 192.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/312.09 = 192.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 312.09 × 192.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 60,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,099.17/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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