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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 286.08 and 165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 286.08 and 165.93 is: 229.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 286.08 = 165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/286.08 = 165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 286.08 × 165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 47,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,469.25/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.28

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