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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 310.50 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 310.50 and 152.89 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 310.50 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/310.50 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 310.50 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 47,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,471.57/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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