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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 286.12 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 286.12 and 192.56 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 286.12 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/286.12 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 286.12 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 55,095.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,095.27/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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