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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.87 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.87 and 184.81 is: 255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.87 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.87 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.87 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 53,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,014.82/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.23

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