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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 287.01 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 287.01 and 181.65 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 287.01 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/287.01 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 287.01 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 52,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,135.37/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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