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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 311.67 and 181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 311.67 and 181.06 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 311.67 = 181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/311.67 = 181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 311.67 × 181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 56,430.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,430.97/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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