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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.10 and 189.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.10 and 189.90 is: 284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.10 = 189.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.10 = 189.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.10 × 189.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 59,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077.89/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.41

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