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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 285.97 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 285.97 and 145.43 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 285.97 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/285.97 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 285.97 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 41,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,588.62/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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