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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.64 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.64 and 155.36 is: 214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.64 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.64 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.64 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 44,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,377.03/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.34

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