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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 286.99 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 286.99 and 114.71 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 286.99 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/286.99 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 286.99 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 32,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,921.48/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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