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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 286.09 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 286.09 and 145.39 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 286.09 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/286.09 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 286.09 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 41,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,593.90/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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