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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 310.11 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 310.11 and 158.69 is: 237.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 310.11 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/310.11 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 310.11 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 49,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,209.81/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.71

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