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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 285.84 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 285.84 and 144.96 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 285.84 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/285.84 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 285.84 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 41,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,435.37/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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