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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 310.50 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 310.50 and 109.50 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 310.50 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/310.50 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 310.50 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 33,999.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,999.75/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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