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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 286.28 and 174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 286.28 and 174.80 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 286.28 = 174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/286.28 = 174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 286.28 × 174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 50,039.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,039.44/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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