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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.81, 287.19 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.81, 287.19 and 159.12 is: 219.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.81 : 287.19 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.81/287.19 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.81x = 287.19 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.81x = 45,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,697.67/207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.90

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