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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 285.93 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 285.93 and 182.52 is: 251.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 285.93 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/285.93 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 285.93 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 52,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,187.94/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.68

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