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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 285.81 and 158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 285.81 and 158.05 is: 217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 285.81 = 158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/285.81 = 158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 285.81 × 158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 45,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,172.15/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.95

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