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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 286.65 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 286.65 and 158.52 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 286.65 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/286.65 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 286.65 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 45,439.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439.76/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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