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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 285.57 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 285.57 and 158.04 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 285.57 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/285.57 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 285.57 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 45,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,131.48/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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