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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 311.34 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 311.34 and 184.72 is: 277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 311.34 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/311.34 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 311.34 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 57,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,510.72/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.29

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