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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 286.83 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 286.83 and 184.44 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 286.83 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/286.83 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 286.83 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 52,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,902.93/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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