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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 286.36 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 286.36 and 152.37 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 286.36 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/286.36 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 286.36 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 43,632.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,632.67/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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