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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 285.84 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 285.84 and 148.17 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 285.84 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/285.84 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 285.84 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 42,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.91/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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