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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 286.27 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 286.27 and 158.49 is: 218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 286.27 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/286.27 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 286.27 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 45,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,370.54/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.45

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