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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 285.78 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 285.78 and 185.62 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 285.78 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/285.78 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 285.78 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 53,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,046.48/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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