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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 310.99 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 310.99 and 104.59 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 310.99 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/310.99 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 310.99 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 32,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525.41/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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