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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 285.98 and 148.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 285.98 and 148.38 is: 204.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 285.98 = 148.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/285.98 = 148.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 285.98 × 148.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 42,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,433.71/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.66

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