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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 286.64 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 286.64 and 114.45 is: 157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 286.64 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/286.64 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 286.64 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 32,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,806.09/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.95

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