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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 310.83 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 310.83 and 181.71 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 310.83 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/310.83 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 310.83 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 56,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480.92/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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