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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 286.35 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 286.35 and 145.32 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 286.35 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/286.35 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 286.35 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 41,612.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,612.38/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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