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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 286.09 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 286.09 and 162.90 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 286.09 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/286.09 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 286.09 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 46,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.06/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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