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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 309.75 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 309.75 and 182.28 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 309.75 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/309.75 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 309.75 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 56,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,461.23/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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