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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 286 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 286 and 152.28 is: 209.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 286 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/286 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 286 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 43,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,552.08/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.91

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