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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 287.34 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 287.34 and 155.64 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 287.34 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/287.34 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 287.34 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 44,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721.60/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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