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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 311.13 and 185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 311.13 and 185.41 is: 277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 311.13 = 185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/311.13 = 185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 311.13 × 185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 57,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,686.61/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.78

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