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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.68 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.68 and 151.01 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.68 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.68 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.68 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 43,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140.56/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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