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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 286.13 and 154.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 286.13 and 154.85 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 286.13 = 154.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/286.13 = 154.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 286.13 × 154.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 44,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,307.17/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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