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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 286.89 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 286.89 and 114.64 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 286.89 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/286.89 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 286.89 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 32,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,888.24/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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