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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.69 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.69 and 104.66 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.69 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.69 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.69 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 32,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516.56/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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