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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 286.74 and 114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 286.74 and 114.52 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 286.74 = 114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/286.74 = 114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 286.74 × 114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 32,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,837.46/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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