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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 286.57 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 286.57 and 145.43 is: 200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 286.57 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/286.57 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 286.57 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 41,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,675.88/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.68

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