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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 311.90 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 311.90 and 182.10 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 311.90 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/311.90 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 311.90 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 56,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,796.08/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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