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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 310.55 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 310.55 and 183.03 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 310.55 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/310.55 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 310.55 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 56,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,839.05/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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