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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 311.70 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 311.70 and 183.56 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 311.70 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/311.70 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 311.70 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 57,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,215.65/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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