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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 311.02 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 311.02 and 178.90 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 311.02 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/311.02 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 311.02 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 55,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,640.92/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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