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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 286.94 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 286.94 and 185.96 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 286.94 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/286.94 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 286.94 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 53,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,360.54/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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