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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 286.16 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 286.16 and 148.32 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 286.16 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/286.16 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 286.16 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 42,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443.25/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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