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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 285.99 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 285.99 and 113.99 is: 157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 285.99 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/285.99 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 285.99 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 32,601.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,601.76/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.30

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