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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 311.01 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 311.01 and 176.69 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 311.01 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/311.01 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 311.01 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 54,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,950.80/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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