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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 286.74 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 286.74 and 176.92 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 286.74 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/286.74 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 286.74 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 50,730.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,730.04/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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