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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 312.56 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 312.56 and 177.69 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 312.56 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/312.56 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 312.56 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 55,539.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,539.74/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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