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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 286.46 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 286.46 and 149.32 is: 206.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 286.46 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/286.46 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 286.46 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 42,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,774.21/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.16

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