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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 312.32 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 312.32 and 183.64 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 312.32 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/312.32 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 312.32 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 57,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,354.44/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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