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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 286.26 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 286.26 and 152.32 is: 210.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 286.26 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/286.26 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 286.26 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 43,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,603.12/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.24

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