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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 286.36 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 286.36 and 152.50 is: 210.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 286.36 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/286.36 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 286.36 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 43,669.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669.90/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.43

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