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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 309.78 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 309.78 and 182.22 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 309.78 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/309.78 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 309.78 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 56,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,448.11/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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