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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 311.90 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 311.90 and 185.22 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 311.90 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/311.90 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 311.90 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 57,769.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,769.19/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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