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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 285.78 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 285.78 and 148.14 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 285.78 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/285.78 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 285.78 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 42,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335.11/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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