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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 286.64 and 158.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 286.64 and 158.59 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 286.64 = 158.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/286.64 = 158.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 286.64 × 158.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 45,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,458.24/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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