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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 287.25 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 287.25 and 177.15 is: 244.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 287.25 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/287.25 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 287.25 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 50,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,886.75/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.74

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