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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 285.97 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 285.97 and 113.97 is: 157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 285.97 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/285.97 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 285.97 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 32,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593.22/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.29

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