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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 311.36 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 311.36 and 179.76 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 311.36 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/311.36 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 311.36 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 55,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,970.07/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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