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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 311.24 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 311.24 and 187.65 is: 280.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 311.24 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/311.24 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 311.24 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 58,404.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,404.66/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.93

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