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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 287.01 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 287.01 and 114.73 is: 158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 287.01 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/287.01 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 287.01 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 32,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,928.37/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.32

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