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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 310.04 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 310.04 and 192.69 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 310.04 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/310.04 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 310.04 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 59,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,741.61/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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