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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 286.96 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 286.96 and 188.12 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 286.96 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/286.96 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 286.96 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 53,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,982.92/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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