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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 286.62 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 286.62 and 190.22 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 286.62 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/286.62 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 286.62 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 54,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520.86/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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