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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 286.11 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 286.11 and 181.23 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 286.11 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/286.11 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 286.11 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 51,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,851.72/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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