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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 311.19 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 311.19 and 184.58 is: 277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 311.19 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/311.19 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 311.19 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 57,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,436.97/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.41

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