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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 287.06 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 287.06 and 188.43 is: 260.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 287.06 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/287.06 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 287.06 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 54,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089.77/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.21

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