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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 286.47 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 286.47 and 145.53 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 286.47 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/286.47 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 286.47 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 41,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,689.98/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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