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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 286.79 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 286.79 and 181.49 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 286.79 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/286.79 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 286.79 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 52,047.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,047.18/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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