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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.62 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.62 and 158.40 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.62 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.62 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.62 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 49,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,202.21/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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