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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 286.35 and 114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 286.35 and 114.26 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 286.35 = 114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/286.35 = 114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 286.35 × 114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 32,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,716.92/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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