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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 286.60 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 286.60 and 149.57 is: 206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 286.60 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/286.60 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 286.60 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 42,866.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866.76/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.34

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