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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.20, 309.10 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.20, 309.10 and 183.20 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.20 : 309.10 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.20/309.10 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.20x = 309.10 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.20x = 56,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,627.12/207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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