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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 287.06 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 287.06 and 181.43 is: 250.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 287.06 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/287.06 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 287.06 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 52,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,081.39/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.69

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