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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 309.96 and 155.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 309.96 and 155.40 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 309.96 = 155.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/309.96 = 155.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 309.96 × 155.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 48,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,167.78/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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