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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.80 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.80 and 152.17 is: 210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.80 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.80 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.80 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 43,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,490.19/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.06

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