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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 286.13 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 286.13 and 144.59 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 286.13 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/286.13 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 286.13 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 41,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371.54/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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