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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 311.52 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 311.52 and 187.18 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 311.52 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/311.52 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 311.52 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 58,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,310.31/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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