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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 285.84 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 285.84 and 186 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 285.84 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/285.84 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 285.84 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 53,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,166.24/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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