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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 311.16 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 311.16 and 192.96 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 311.16 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/311.16 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 311.16 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 60,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,041.43/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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