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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 286.22 and 158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 286.22 and 158.42 is: 218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 286.22 = 158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/286.22 = 158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 286.22 × 158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 45,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342.97/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.38

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