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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 286.53 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 286.53 and 181.29 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 286.53 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/286.53 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 286.53 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 51,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,945.02/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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