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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 285.94 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 285.94 and 148.28 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 285.94 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/285.94 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 285.94 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 42,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,399.18/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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