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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 309.28 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 309.28 and 176.54 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 309.28 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/309.28 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 309.28 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 54,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,600.29/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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