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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 286.44 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 286.44 and 152.64 is: 210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 286.44 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/286.44 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 286.44 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 43,722.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,722.20/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.45

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