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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 312.26 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 312.26 and 193.19 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 312.26 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/312.26 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 312.26 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 60,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,322.98/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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