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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 286.83 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 286.83 and 158.86 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 286.83 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/286.83 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 286.83 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 45,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.81/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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