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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 285.54 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 285.54 and 181.52 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 285.54 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/285.54 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 285.54 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 51,829.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,829.79/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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