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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 286.54 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 286.54 and 114.39 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 286.54 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/286.54 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 286.54 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 32,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,777.31/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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