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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 284.89 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 284.89 and 181.62 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 284.89 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/284.89 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 284.89 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 51,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,741.32/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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