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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 286.84 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 286.84 and 149.04 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 286.84 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/286.84 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 286.84 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 42,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750.82/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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