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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 310.12 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 310.12 and 182 is: 271.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 310.12 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/310.12 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 310.12 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 56,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,441.84/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.69

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