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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 286.74 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 286.74 and 148.83 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 286.74 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/286.74 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 286.74 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 42,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675.51/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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