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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.28 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.28 and 177.92 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.28 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.28 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.28 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 50,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,757.02/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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