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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 310.57 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 310.57 and 152.57 is: 228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 310.57 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/310.57 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 310.57 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 47,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383.66/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.59

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