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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 287.04 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 287.04 and 158.76 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 287.04 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/287.04 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 287.04 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 45,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,570.47/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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