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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 309.88 and 174.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 309.88 and 174.61 is: 261.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 309.88 = 174.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/309.88 = 174.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 309.88 × 174.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 54,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,106.94/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.29

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