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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 286.59 and 152.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 286.59 and 152.38 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 286.59 = 152.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/286.59 = 152.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 286.59 × 152.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 43,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670.66/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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