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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 312.32 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 312.32 and 185.32 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 312.32 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/312.32 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 312.32 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 57,879.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,879.14/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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