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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.07, 310.44 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.07, 310.44 and 104.30 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.07 : 310.44 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.07/310.44 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.07x = 310.44 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.07x = 32,378.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,378.89/207.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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