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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.74 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.74 and 104.46 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.74 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.74 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.74 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 32,459.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459.90/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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