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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 311.16 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 311.16 and 195.66 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 311.16 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/311.16 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 311.16 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 60,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,881.57/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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