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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 286.33 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 286.33 and 152.34 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 286.33 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/286.33 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 286.33 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 43,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,619.51/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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