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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 310.75 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 310.75 and 181.82 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 310.75 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/310.75 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 310.75 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 56,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,500.57/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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