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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 286.56 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 286.56 and 145.49 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 286.56 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/286.56 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 286.56 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 41,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691.26/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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