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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 286.05 and 185.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 286.05 and 185.38 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 286.05 = 185.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/286.05 = 185.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 286.05 × 185.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 53,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027.95/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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