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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 286.34 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 286.34 and 152.15 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 286.34 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/286.34 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 286.34 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 43,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564.44/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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