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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 310.33 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 310.33 and 184.96 is: 276.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 310.33 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/310.33 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 310.33 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 57,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,397.09/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.00

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