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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 286.24 and 145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 286.24 and 145.36 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 286.24 = 145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/286.24 = 145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 286.24 × 145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 41,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607.85/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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