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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 286.29 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 286.29 and 149.37 is: 206.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 286.29 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/286.29 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 286.29 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 42,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,763.14/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.17

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