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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 286.44 and 193.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 286.44 and 193.15 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 286.44 = 193.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/286.44 = 193.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 286.44 × 193.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 55,325.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,325.89/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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