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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 285.68 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 285.68 and 154.76 is: 213.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 285.68 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/285.68 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 285.68 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 44,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211.53/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.19

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