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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 286.61 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 286.61 and 178.22 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 286.61 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/286.61 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 286.61 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 51,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,079.46/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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