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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 286.40 and 158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 286.40 and 158.32 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 286.40 = 158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/286.40 = 158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 286.40 × 158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 45,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342.85/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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