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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 286.07 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 286.07 and 163.89 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 286.07 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/286.07 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 286.07 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 46,883.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883.19/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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