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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 311.34 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 311.34 and 178.08 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 311.34 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/311.34 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 311.34 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 55,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,443.43/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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