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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 312.04 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 312.04 and 187.68 is: 281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 312.04 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/312.04 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 312.04 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 58,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,563.67/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.64

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