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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.81, 286.78 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.81, 286.78 and 114.55 is: 158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.81 : 286.78 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.81/286.78 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.81x = 286.78 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.81x = 32,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850.65/207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.08

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