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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.62 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.62 and 159.56 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.62 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.62 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.62 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 49,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562.53/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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