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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 310.94 and 155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 310.94 and 155.98 is: 234.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 310.94 = 155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/310.94 = 155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 310.94 × 155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 48,498.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498.87/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.08

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