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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 287.01 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 287.01 and 161.31 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 287.01 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/287.01 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 287.01 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 46,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,297.58/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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