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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 286.09 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 286.09 and 188.23 is: 259.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 286.09 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/286.09 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 286.09 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 53,850.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,850.72/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.20

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