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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 310.74 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 310.74 and 156.23 is: 234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 310.74 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/310.74 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 310.74 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 48,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,545.94/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.23

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