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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 311.18 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 311.18 and 177.19 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 311.18 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/311.18 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 311.18 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 55,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,136.32/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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