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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 286.89 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 286.89 and 188.31 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 286.89 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/286.89 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 286.89 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 54,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,024.26/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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