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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 310.80 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 310.80 and 183.20 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 310.80 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/310.80 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 310.80 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 56,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,938.56/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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