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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 311.64 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 311.64 and 197.52 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 311.64 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/311.64 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 311.64 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 61,555.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555.13/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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