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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.03, 310.11 and 158.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.03, 310.11 and 158.31 is: 237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.03 : 310.11 = 158.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.03/310.11 = 158.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.03x = 310.11 × 158.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.03x = 49,093.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.51/207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.13

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