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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.71 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.71 and 151.84 is: 209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.71 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.71 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.71 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 43,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,382.21/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.49

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