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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.80 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.80 and 179.09 is: 268.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.80 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.80 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.80 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 55,838.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,838.70/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.91

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