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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 286.46 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 286.46 and 155.09 is: 213.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 286.46 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/286.46 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 286.46 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 44,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,427.08/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.96

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