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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 312.34 and 190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 312.34 and 190.67 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 312.34 = 190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/312.34 = 190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 312.34 × 190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 59,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554.17/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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