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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 311.19 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 311.19 and 194.55 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 311.19 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/311.19 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 311.19 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 60,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542.96/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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