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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 286.95 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 286.95 and 158.04 is: 218.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 286.95 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/286.95 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 286.95 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 45,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,349.58/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.10

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