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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 309.29 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 309.29 and 178.28 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 309.29 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/309.29 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 309.29 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 55,139.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,139.12/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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