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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.13 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.13 and 114.08 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.13 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.13 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.13 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 32,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641.71/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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