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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.30 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.30 and 185.22 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.30 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.30 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.30 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 52,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,843.27/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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