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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.79, 312.17 and 196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.79, 312.17 and 196.74 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.79 : 312.17 = 196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.79/312.17 = 196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.79x = 312.17 × 196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.79x = 61,416.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,416.33/207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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