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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 311.34 and 189.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 311.34 and 189.45 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 311.34 = 189.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/311.34 = 189.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 311.34 × 189.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 58,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,983.36/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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