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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 286.67 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 286.67 and 114.48 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 286.67 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/286.67 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 286.67 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 32,819.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,819.34/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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