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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 310.84 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 310.84 and 184.42 is: 276.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 310.84 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/310.84 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 310.84 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 57,325.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,325.11/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.44

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