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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 286.48 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 286.48 and 145.52 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 286.48 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/286.48 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 286.48 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 41,688.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,688.57/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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