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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 309.12 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 309.12 and 192.38 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 309.12 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/309.12 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 309.12 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 59,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,466.24/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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