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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 309.40 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 309.40 and 176.62 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 309.40 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/309.40 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 309.40 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 54,646.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646.23/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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