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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.03, 285.55 and 154.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.03, 285.55 and 154.69 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.03 : 285.55 = 154.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.03/285.55 = 154.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.03x = 285.55 × 154.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.03x = 44,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,171.73/207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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