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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 285.96 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 285.96 and 148.35 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 285.96 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/285.96 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 285.96 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 42,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422.17/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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