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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 286.61 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 286.61 and 149.45 is: 206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 286.61 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/286.61 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 286.61 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 42,831.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,831.68/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.29

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