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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 285.81 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 285.81 and 185.18 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 285.81 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/285.81 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 285.81 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 52,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926.30/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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