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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 311.15 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 311.15 and 173.28 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 311.15 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/311.15 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 311.15 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 53,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,916.51/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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