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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 286.71 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 286.71 and 151.74 is: 209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 286.71 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/286.71 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 286.71 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 43,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,503.94/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.46

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