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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 286.07 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 286.07 and 114.04 is: 157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 286.07 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/286.07 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 286.07 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 32,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,621.42/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.37

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