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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.37 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.37 and 186.40 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.37 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.37 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.37 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 58,039.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039.37/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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