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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 286.52 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 286.52 and 155.15 is: 214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 286.52 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/286.52 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 286.52 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 44,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451.37/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.03

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