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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 310.79 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 310.79 and 159.27 is: 239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 310.79 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/310.79 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 310.79 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 49,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,499.52/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.06

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