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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 312.08 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 312.08 and 180.58 is: 271.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 312.08 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/312.08 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 312.08 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 56,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,355.41/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.04

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