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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 310.79 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 310.79 and 97.56 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 310.79 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/310.79 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 310.79 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 30,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,320.18/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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