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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 311.69 and 188.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 311.69 and 188.50 is: 282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 311.69 = 188.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/311.69 = 188.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 311.69 × 188.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 58,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,752.55/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.84

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