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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 313.20 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 313.20 and 190.08 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 313.20 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/313.20 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 313.20 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 59,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,533.06/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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