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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.66 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.66 and 158.01 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.66 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.66 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.66 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 45,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,137.14/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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