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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 312.02 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 312.02 and 183.85 is: 275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 312.02 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/312.02 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 312.02 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 57,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,364.88/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.81

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