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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.54 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.54 and 181.48 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.54 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.54 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.54 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 51,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819.80/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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