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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 286.09 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 286.09 and 158.55 is: 218.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 286.09 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/286.09 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 286.09 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 45,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,359.57/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.40

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