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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 286.65 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 286.65 and 149.46 is: 206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 286.65 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/286.65 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 286.65 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 42,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,842.71/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.19

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