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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 310.66 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 310.66 and 182.91 is: 274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 310.66 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/310.66 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 310.66 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 56,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,823.05/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.16

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