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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.25 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.25 and 193.02 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.25 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.25 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.25 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 60,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,077.48/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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