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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 285.63 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 285.63 and 157.88 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 285.63 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/285.63 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 285.63 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 45,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,095.26/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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