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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 286.28 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 286.28 and 114.19 is: 157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 286.28 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/286.28 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 286.28 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 32,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,690.31/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.58

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