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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 310.60 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 310.60 and 158.94 is: 238.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 310.60 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/310.60 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 310.60 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 49,366.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,366.76/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.34

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