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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.45 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.45 and 144.72 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.45 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.45 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.45 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 41,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,310.32/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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