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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 310.73 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 310.73 and 156.15 is: 234.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 310.73 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/310.73 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 310.73 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 48,519.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,519.71/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.29

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