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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 285.70 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 285.70 and 151.92 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 285.70 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/285.70 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 285.70 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 43,403.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403.54/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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