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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 285.84 and 158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 285.84 and 158.16 is: 218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 285.84 = 158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/285.84 = 158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 285.84 × 158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 45,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,208.45/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.02

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