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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 285.92 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 285.92 and 113.93 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 285.92 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/285.92 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 285.92 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 32,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574.30/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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