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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 287.01 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 287.01 and 145.79 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 287.01 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/287.01 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 287.01 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 41,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843.19/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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