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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 311.94 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 311.94 and 183.39 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 311.94 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/311.94 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 311.94 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 57,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,206.68/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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