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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 286.98 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 286.98 and 152.66 is: 210.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 286.98 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/286.98 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 286.98 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 43,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,810.51/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.79

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