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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 310.14 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 310.14 and 155.78 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 310.14 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/310.14 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 310.14 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 48,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,313.61/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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