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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 285.86 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 285.86 and 154.92 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 285.86 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/285.86 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 285.86 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 44,285.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,285.82/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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