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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 312.32 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 312.32 and 185.18 is: 279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 312.32 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/312.32 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 312.32 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 57,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834.32/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.00

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