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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 286.72 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 286.72 and 115.75 is: 159.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 286.72 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/286.72 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 286.72 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 33,187.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.26/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.75

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