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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 310.78 and 104.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 310.78 and 104.38 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 310.78 = 104.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/310.78 = 104.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 310.78 × 104.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 32,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439.22/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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