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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 309.06 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 309.06 and 176.04 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 309.06 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/309.06 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 309.06 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 54,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,406.92/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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