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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 286.16 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 286.16 and 114.12 is: 157.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 286.16 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/286.16 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 286.16 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 32,654.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,654.58/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.47

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