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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 286.24 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 286.24 and 114.17 is: 157.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 286.24 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/286.24 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 286.24 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 32,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680.02/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.55

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