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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.39 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.39 and 152.78 is: 228.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.39 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.39 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.39 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 47,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,421.38/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.93

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