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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 311.28 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 311.28 and 184.66 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 311.28 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/311.28 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 311.28 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 57,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,480.96/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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