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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.10 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.10 and 114.07 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.10 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.10 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.10 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 32,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,635.43/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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