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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 285.42 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 285.42 and 152.02 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 285.42 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/285.42 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 285.42 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 43,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,389.55/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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