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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 286.09 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 286.09 and 168.09 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 286.09 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/286.09 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 286.09 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 48,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,089.94/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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