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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 311.14 and 158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 311.14 and 158.08 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 311.14 = 158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/311.14 = 158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 311.14 × 158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 49,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184.22/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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