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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 285.92 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 285.92 and 158.40 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 285.92 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/285.92 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 285.92 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 45,289.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,289.73/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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