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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 286.25 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 286.25 and 114.19 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 286.25 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/286.25 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 286.25 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 32,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,685.24/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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