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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 286.24 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 286.24 and 114.16 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 286.24 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/286.24 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 286.24 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 32,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,678.16/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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