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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 285.95 and 158.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 285.95 and 158.21 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 285.95 = 158.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/285.95 = 158.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 285.95 × 158.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 45,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239.12/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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