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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 286.21 and 159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 286.21 and 159.29 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 286.21 = 159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/286.21 = 159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 286.21 × 159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 45,591.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591.11/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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