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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 285.98 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 285.98 and 148.33 is: 204.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 285.98 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/285.98 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 285.98 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 42,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,419.86/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.52

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