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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 286.04 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 286.04 and 145.11 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 286.04 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/286.04 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 286.04 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 41,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,508.70/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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