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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 285.83 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 285.83 and 115.13 is: 158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 285.83 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/285.83 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 285.83 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 32,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,907.61/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.87

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