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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 286.38 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 286.38 and 183.05 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 286.38 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/286.38 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 286.38 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 52,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420.43/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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