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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.57, 309.85 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.57, 309.85 and 184.69 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.57 : 309.85 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.57/309.85 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.57x = 309.85 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.57x = 57,226.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,226.12/207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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