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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 310.86 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 310.86 and 182.04 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 310.86 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/310.86 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 310.86 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 56,588.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,588.95/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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