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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 286.83 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 286.83 and 149.82 is: 206.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 286.83 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/286.83 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 286.83 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 42,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,972.87/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.70

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