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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 286.43 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 286.43 and 191.46 is: 264.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 286.43 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/286.43 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 286.43 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 54,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,838.93/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.08

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