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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 309.87 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 309.87 and 176.90 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 309.87 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/309.87 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 309.87 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 54,815.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,815.12/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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