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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.61, 286.51 and 114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.61, 286.51 and 114.36 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.61 : 286.51 = 114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.61/286.51 = 114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.61x = 286.51 × 114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.61x = 32,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.00/207.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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