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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 285.83 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 285.83 and 151.91 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 285.83 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/285.83 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 285.83 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 43,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,419.89/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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