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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.07, 285.46 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.07, 285.46 and 148.75 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.07 : 285.46 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.07/285.46 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.07x = 285.46 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.07x = 42,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,462.18/207.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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